| Dead cows spotted floating down Yampa River |
| ROUTT COUNTY, Colo Animal control officials are investigating how 11 cows seen floating down the Yampa River near Hayden died A Routt County resident who was fishing spotted the black cows Saturday and says she first thought they were pieces of (more) |
| Gone crazy |
| Dear Editor:I need a contractor and crew willing to build for about $100 per square foot for a simple 700 square foot house addition with some inside remodel work for maybe $25 per square foot Is that crazy? Here is what is crazy:It's crazy that (more) |
| Colorado study sheds light on suburban cougars |
| BOULDER, Colo A study has found that mountain lions roaming the Denver suburbs don't live long and, contrary to concerns, aren't switching their diet from wildlife to easier pickings of pets and livestock Colorado Division of Wildlife researche (more) |
| Louisiana Surplus Lines Association Eyes Exemption Bill |
| One of the major bills of interest to the surplus lines industry in Louisiana during the current legilative session would clarify the exemption from rate and form filing for providers of excess (more) |
| We have a problem |
| Dear Editor:Is The Aspen Times in violation of the court's order that ballot images be locked away as city 'secrets?' I found this ballot image from the May election in your online version (more) |
| Take a 1930's tour of Havana, Cuba |
| Filed under: Cuba, Video, Caribbean
It's hard to imagine a Cuba different than the one we have now You know, that country 90 miles from Florida that Americans can't visit? It's a travel embargo that's been in place over 50 years But back in the 19 (more) |
| Lawsuit Alleging AIG Executives Ignored 'Red Flags' Dismissed |
| A Manhattan federal judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit accusing current and former American International Group Inc executives and directors of ignoring "red flags,'' leading to the insurer's (more) |
| American Airlines, JetBlue Airways sign slot swap agreement out of East Coa |
| Filed under: Airlines, AirportsWashington DC travelers rejoice: JetBlue Airways will begin flying to Reagan National Airport as part of a new agreement with American Airlines In return, American Airlines will take over some gate slots at John F Ke (more) |
| Su Lum: Slumming |
| My friend Hilary got online looking for rescue dogs not long after she had to put her old friend Tucker into the deep sleep Too soon, I worried, and my worry wasn't just an abstraction because I would become, in effect, the newcomer's step mot (more) |
| State Farm Files to Increase Homeowners Rates in Louisiana |
| State Farm Fire and Casualty Co has filed an average 9 9 percent rate increase request for homeowners coverage in Louisiana, according to the Associated Press
State Farm is Louisiana's largest (more) |
| Court: Michigan Teen Should Have Gone to Assigned Claims Plan |
| A Michigan teenager hit and injured by a U S Postal Service truck while riding her bike has been denied benefits under a U S Court of Appeals ruling The court ruled that her source of relief was (more) |
| Photo of the Day (3.31.10) |
| Filed under: Photo of the Day Traveling whether by plane, car, boat or train can be a dramatic experience This photo of the day, courtesy of feserc, is properly titled 'Traveling' and was taken at Ao Phang Nga National Park in Thailand
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| Kathmandu busy as climbers and trekkers descend on the Himalaya |
| Filed under: Climbing, Hiking, Asia, China, NepalLate March and early April are always a very busy time in Kathmandu as spring finally arrives, granting mountaineers and trekkers access to the Himalaya at last The city is generally crowded, colorful (more) |
| First look - the new JVC Everio GZ-HM550 HD camcorder |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear Review
Back in January, JVC announced their new 2010 lineup of Everio HD camcorders One of the best equipped cameras from that announcement is the GZ HM550 The basic specifications are impressive full HD video (1980x108 (more) |
| Georgia Attorney General Spurns Suit on Health Care |
| The governor and Republicans in the legislature threatened the Democratic attorney general, Thurbert Baker, after he rejected a challenge to the federal health care act (more) |
| The movie listings: Aspen to Glenwood |
| WEDNESDAY THURSDAY, MARCH 31 APRIL 1ISIS THEATER The Last Song at 4:50, 7:35 p m Chloe at 4:40, 7:25 p m How to Train Your Dragon at 4:30, 7:15 p m The Bounty Hunter at 5:00 p m The Ghost Writer at 7:45 p m 406 E Hopkins Ave , Aspen 925 7584 W (more) |
| The Bill Is Passed, but Debate Goes On |
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| Moonlight dinner, Easter service set on Aspen Mountain |
| ASPEN Aspen Mountain will be open for skiing and riding until 6 p m on Friday in conjunction with the fourth and final moonlight dinner of the season at the Sundeck All foot passengers headed to the dinner can ride for free from 5:30 to 9 p m (more) |
| Anderson Ranch in Snowmass names new director |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Anderson Ranch Arts Center announced Tuesday that it has named Barbara Bloemink to be its executive director, effective in May Bloemink has worked as an international museum consultant, museum director, curator, author, and art (more) |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Names Marchant as Southeast Leader |
| Wells Fargo Insurance Services has named Wayne Marchant as senior vice president and Southeast region healthcare practice leader
He will be based in Savannah
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| Equity Risk Partners Names Rayha-Teegarden Director of Marketing-P/C |
| Equity Risk Partners (ERP), an insurance brokerage and consulting firm focused on the needs of the private equity industry, has announced the addition of Rhonda Rayha Teegarden as director of (more) |
| GadlingTV's Travel Talk 007: How to build an Igloo, end of Cuban travel ban |
| Filed under: Skiing, North America, United States, Video, Camping
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| Kentucky Moves to Raise Mine Fund's Home Insurance Limit |
| The General Assembly has passed a bill that would allow the Kentucky Department of Insurance to pay homeowners up to $300,000 for damage resulting from geologic shifts triggered by mining
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| Willis: Cat Losses in Q1 2010 Deliver Worst Ever for Reinsurers |
| For the first time in many years the first quarter 2010 results of reinsurers will be worse than the results of their primary insurance company clients thanks in part to unprecedented catastrophe (more) |
| One for the Road: Ingrid Anders' 'Earth to Kat Vespucci' |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Europe, North America, Germany, Books, One for the RoadYou probably already know that there is a margarita cocktail and a margherita pizza But before I studied abroad in Europe, I had no idea that ordering my (more) |
| AutoInsurance.com Launches as a Public Auto Insurance Rating Engine |
| Online Auto Insurance, LLC has launched AutoInsurance com as a public auto insurance rating engine (more) |
| Colorado power plant bill close to winning final approval |
| DENVER Legislation aimed at using natural gas to reduce emissions from coal fired power plants is close to final passage The state Senate voted 20 13 to back the bill Wednesday Now the House must vote on whether to accept changes made in the Se (more) |
| Tourist falls to his death in active volcano on Bali |
| Filed under: Hiking, Oceania, BangladeshA Swedish tourist named Daniel Fetersen died today after he plunged over 490 feet into the crater of an active volcano on the island of Bali The 25 year old man reportedly leaned over the edge of the crater on (more) |
| Irish Financial Woes Dominate Discussion, Country's #2 Insurer Taken Over |
| The European Insurance Forum, held in Dublin Monday and Tuesday, was dominated by the fiscal crisis that has hit Ireland particularly hard Although the country's insurance industry remains a (more) |
| More mitigation work for Glenwood Canyon |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to complete further mitigation work in the fall area where a rockfall near the Hanging Lake Tunnel closed Interstate 70 in early March CDOT plans to install some cable netting alon (more) |
| Utica Mutual Acquiring Founders Insurance Co. |
| New York based Utica Mutual Insurance Co will acquire Founders Insurance Co of Des Plains, Ill for an undisclosed sum
Founders has annual premium of approximately $115 million in 47 states and (more) |
| Accidental Landlords Insurance |
| Listen carefully and the term accidental landlord is becoming more common again as the current housing market remains steady So, inevitably there will be a growing need for home insurance for landlords (more) |
| Frommer's 5 Deals: Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Guatemala, and |
| Jet off to Europe with Go Today's three city package, save about $500 on a Puerto Rico getaway, or vacation in three other top spots around the world (more) |
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| Aspen chamber quizzes national rep on policy |
| ASPEN The Aspen Chamber Resort Association put a U S Chamber representative in the hot seat Tuesday over the national organization's stance on climate change legislation He, in turn, challenged the local chamber to get involved in shaping th (more) |
| John Yurconic Agency Signs 10-Year Lease at Pennsylvania Mall |
| John Yurconic Agency Insurance agency has signed a 10 year lease extension for its office inside the 25th Street Shopping Center in Easton, Pennsylvania
The agency relocated to the western side (more) |
| Fishing report: Surface tension |
| BASALT Dry fly fishing has been very good lately on the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork The midge hatches have been the dominant force on the Fryingpan, while midges and blue winged olives are hatching on the Roaring Fork Many anglers simply enjoy t (more) |
| Find the Best Homeowners Insurance Policy and Save |
| Most times, the best insurance policies do not come cheap For some insurance companies, quality insurance coverage will cost the buyer a fortune but the good news is that these are not the only companies out there doing business in the insurance mar (more) |
| Theater, art, and Haggis! A guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival |
| Filed under: Festivals and Events, Europe, United KingdomEach week, Gadling is taking a look at our favorite festivals around the world From music festivals to cultural showcases to the just plain bizarre, we hope to inspire you to do some festival (more) |
| A unique project |
| Dear Editor:As a resident of Ute Avenue, living directly across the street from the Aspen Club, I would like to publicly voice my support for its redevelopment Instead of having large, mostly unused homes in view out my living room window, I'd ra (more) |
| U.S. Seeks Permanent Ban on Texting by Bus, Truck Drivers |
| U S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed a federal rule that would to specifically prohibit texting by interstate commercial truck and bus drivers The proposed rule would make (more) |
| America's Health Reform |
| David Brooks explains that America's 'essence' lies within 'the mobility of the people and the disruptive creativity of the entrepreneurs ' (more) |
| Idaho Facing New Form of Insurance Fraud |
| The Idaho Department of Insurance is warning the public of a new form of insurance fraud According to the department, following the recent passage of the health care reform bill, a new scam has (more) |
| Cheap Homeowners Insurance - Find Your Best Coverage at an Affordable Price |
| No matter how big your take home salary is at the end of each month, you will most likely adopt any technique that will guarantee you adequate insurance coverage at lower rates Also, you will want to be sure that your home is protected by a reliable (more) |
| Fruita hands Aspen lacrosse first loss |
| ASPEN Nicky Ufkes did not think it had a chance The Aspen senior watched intently as his shot bounded off the turf and toward the near post during the waning minutes of Tuesday's game against visiting Fruita Monument Somehow, the ball eluded (more) |
| Half-Time Pizza: What Boston eats for breakfast |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United StatesThe allure of Boston junk food can be almost impossible to resist For every Radius, Grill 23 and Abe & Louie's there is a dive of some kind offering drunk grub, fat fare or belt buster On (more) |
| Play it Safe With Home Warranty Companies |
| Make sure you live up to your end of the contract when maintaining a home warranty The fine print is critical in home appliance coverage (more) |
| El Nino to Influence Climate to Midyear |
| The El Nino warming the Pacific Ocean since June has peaked, but is expected to influence climate patterns worldwide up to mid year before dying out, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) (more) |
| Bill Toughening Connecticut Drunk Boating Law Advances |
| A key legislative committee has advanced a bill that would make Connecticut's drunken boating law conform with state drunken driving legislation
The Joint Judiciary Committee passed a bill (more) |
| New Chicago French Market offers food from around the world |
| Filed under: North America, United States
Built under the tracks at Chicago's Ogilivy Transportation Center, you'll find a treasure trove of worldwide foods at the new Chicago French Market 28 different vendors offer a huge assortment of foods you (more) |
| Willis Group Donations for Haiti Top $400K |
| Haiti is a place where Willis Group Holdings plc, the global insurance broker, does little or no business Among its 17,000 employees worldwide, the firm says only one was known to come from (more) |
| Mary Ann Bruzzio |
| Mary Ann Bruzzio of Basalt passed away March 28, 2010 She was 78 Mary Ann was born Oct 7, 1931 in Greensburg, Ind to Frank and Clara Krieger She is survived by her sons, Kevin and Alan Bruzzio; daughter, Debbie Fortin; and five grandchildren Th (more) |
| Garfield County reviews capital expenses |
| RIFLE, Colo The Garfield County commissioners meet in Rifle Wednesday to review, in part, more than $80 million worth of capital improvement projects that either will or will not be pursued in the coming five or six years A list of projects, so (more) |
| Ohio Workers' Comp Bureau Sees 13% Drop in Collections |
| The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) reports there was a 13 percent decrease in collections by the organization from Jan 1 through Mar 16, which was attributed primarily to the average (more) |
| Basalt candidates on Willits Town Center development |
| Editor's note: This is the third day of coverage of the Basalt Town Council race Six candidates are vying for three seats Today's question is: Would you allow the Willits Town Center developers to defer or even eliminate some public amenities, li (more) |
| Wilmington Attorney Woody White Confirmed as a Board Certified Specialist i |
| This is the second time White has been honored by Business North Carolina as one of the state's legal elite (more) |
| David Berley |
| David Burley was born to Samuel and Bess Berley on May 25, 1940 in New York, and was raised in Forest Hills and Sandspoint, N Y He was an alumnus of Kew Forest and NYU He had been a real estate agent and developer in New York state with his fa (more) |
| Four Injured in Partial Collapse at Brooklyn Construction Site |
| Authorities are investigating a partial collapse at a construction site in Brooklyn where f
our workers were injured, one seriously
The Fire Department of New York and the Buildings Department (more) |
| Comparison Shopper AutoInsurance.com Launches |
| Online Auto Insurance, LLC released its public auto insurance rating engine, which is available nationally
AutoInsurance com gives consumers access to quotes from a (more) |
| M&S Pet Insurance Warns Chocolate Treats Can Be A Doggy Danger This Easter |
| M&S Pet Insurance warns dog owners to be careful of the dangers of chocolate to pets this Easter (more) |
| Airport security 'allegedly' caught playing solitaire |
| Filed under: Europe, Spain, AirportsOnce again, airport security is screwing up in public
My wife, son, and I passed through Madrid's Barajas airport to fly to London yesterday While waiting to board, I 'allegedly' caught this police officer play (more) |
| Aspen under storm warning |
| ASPEN A winter storm warning is in effect for the mountains surrounding Aspen and Snowmass starting Wednesday night Snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are possible, according to the National Weather Service Heavy snow and gusty winds could (more) |
| Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group Opens Ft. Lauderdale Branch |
| Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group, a leading national mortgage banker, has opened an office in Ft Lauderdale, Fla (more) |
| Feds settle suit over drilling in Rocky Mountains |
| SALT LAKE CITY The U S Department of the Interior moved to halt fast track approvals for drilling across the Rocky Mountains in a legal settlement reached just hours before President Barack Obama's announcement Wednesday that his administration (more) |
| Community spirit shines during Passover |
| Dear Editor:Thank you to Harry Feldman and Jill Shore for hosting a wonderful Passover Seder at the Jerome It was one of the most enjoyable and festive holiday celebrations I've experienced, with all of Aspen's community spirit in full display H (more) |
| Daily gear deals - $10 travel cable kit, $5 Bluetooth mouse and more |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily Deal
Here are the hottest gear deals for today, Wednesday March 31st 2010 Remember, these deals are often valid for just one day, so act fast before they are gone
Today's first deal is for the ReTrak trav (more) |
| Bigger than Wal-Mart |
| Dear Editor:I'd like to address some points from The Aspen Times' March 29 article 'Aspen Club proposal a weighty issue for many 'I work for Darnauer Group Our firm has been hired to represent the concerns of a group of neighbors of the Aspen Clu (more) |
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| Idaho Insurance Department Earns NAIC Accreditation |
| The Idaho Department of Insurance has been honored by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for its excellence and competence in monitoring the business of Idaho based insurance (more) |
| Pack one suitcase inside another - Packing tip |
| Filed under: GearI always shop and buy souvenirs when on vacation Even on business trips, I tend to bring home more than I brought, due to literature, books, and lunchtime shopping sprees
For this reason, I have learned to pack my belongings in a (more) |
| Cops step up 'Gaper Day' enforcement at Summit ski resorts |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo Folks going overboard with their 'Gaper Day' celebrations could lose their ski passes for two years or more, according to a flier from the Breckenridge Resort Chamber Breckenridge Ski Resort spokeswoman Kristen Petitt confir (more) |
| When to get a new plan under Obamacare? |
| Should I switch health insurance providers now, or wait, given Obamacare? I want to switch to an insurance provider that has better customer satisfaction ratings and a lower number of complaints in our state's Department of Insurance, and I'm trying (more) |
| Poll: 26% of Small Firms Use Social Media for Workers' Comp Information |
| The majority of small businesses (52 percent) believe having a social media presence is important for companies, according to a poll commissioned by Employers, a small business workers' (more) |
| Sandy Oleson |
| Sandy Oleson, formerly a longtime hotel employee in Snowmass Village, died Dec 13, 2009 at her home in New Castle, Colo She was 52 She was born in Westbrook, Minn on Dec 9, 1957, the daughter of Donald and Reva (Parker) Oleson She had live (more) |
| Bode Miller remains on fence about ski career |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE Since the Olympics, Bode Miller has been in perpetual chill mode Hanging out with his young daughter, soaking up the sun in San Diego and showing up for an occasional commitment have become about the extent of his activities (more) |
| Hotels Try to Kick the Smoking Habit |
| There's good news for non smoking hotel guests: Properties are beginning to rethink their smoking policies across the country, with some banning the practice outright (more) |
| Aspen chamber pushes new lodging tax |
| ASPEN The Aspen Chamber Resort Association will ask the City Council to put a new 1 percent lodging tax, devoted to resort marketing, before Aspen voters in November The ACRA board of directors voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with the (more) |
| Vets explore what's possible at Snowmass sports clinic |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE The annual National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, now under way at Snowmass, is more than just a gathering of veterans It's more than just a week of snow sports It is, for many of the more than 400 participants, a (more) |
| Jury expected to be seated Wednesday in Aspen rape case |
| ASPEN A judge and attorneys continued to meet individually with juror candidates Tuesday in the trial of a Carbondale man accused of raping a woman three times outside an Aspen apartment complex last year After the final juror was released from (more) |
| Lindsey Vonn gets her 'Law & Order' wish next week |
| LOS ANGELES Lindsey Vonn is going from Olympic star to 'Law & Order' bit player and said she's delighted about it 'How many people get to appear on their favorite TV show?' Vonn said Wednesday in a statement released by NBC and series creator (more) |
| You Can Live Without Shopping For Home Insurance Quotes - But Why Would You |
| Can you live without home insurance? Maybe Maybe not There's no way to tell what's lying in wait around the corner You could spend fifty years of your life hunting up home insurance quotes and paying premiums for a policy you're never going to use (more) |
| 'Lough Ness Monster' scares locals |
| Filed under: Europe, United KingdomThe Loch Ness monster may have gone extinct, but there are still mysteries in the lakes of the British Isles Residents near Stonebow Washlands in Loughborough, Leicestershire, have been warned to keep their childre (more) |
| Daily Pampering: Renew your vows in Fiji this year |
| Filed under: Fiji, Hotels and AccommodationsSometimes, it's worth celebrating the best day of your life as though it were the first time
Spend five nights in absolute luxury, and you'll pick up another two! Turtle Island in Fiji is doing the unthi (more) |
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